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Semiconductor stocks advanced in premarket trading on Wednesday as investors positioned for Nvidia’s closely watched first-quarter earnings report, with Intel leading gains after snapping a sharp five-day losing streak. Intel (INTC) shares rose more than 4% before the opening bell, following a 2.4% gain on Tuesday that ended a five-session slide during which the shares… Continue reading Intel snaps losing streak as semis rally ahead of Nvidia earnings

UK shares traded slightly higher on Wednesday after softer-than-expected inflation data for April eased investor concerns over aggressive interest rate hikes, although some analysts warned the relief may prove temporary. The blue-chip FTSE 100 gained 0.13% by 10:40 am GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 rose 0.29%. The gains came after fresh data showed consumer… Continue reading UK shares edge higher as softer inflation eases rate hike concerns

Corporate America is turning to the convertible bond market at a record pace as artificial intelligence-related companies fuel strong demand for debt instruments that can later convert into equity. US convertible bond issuance reached around $34 billion during the first four months of 2026, according to data from Bank of America Global Research and Barclays… Continue reading AI financing fuels record US convertible bond boom

US stock-index futures edged higher on Wednesday as chipmakers steadied before Nvidia’s results, a release set to test whether Wall Street’s AI trade still has room to run. The move came after a bond-driven selloff pressured equities, with the 10-year Treasury yield easing from a 16-month high hit in the previous session. Oil also slipped… Continue reading Dow futures rise 75 points: 5 things to know before market opens

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) reports earnings after the market close on Wednesday, and Wall Street is bracing for a familiar outcome: another beat. The chipmaker has made exceeding expectations look almost routine. Yet that has not always translated into an immediate reward for shareholders. Several times, Nvidia has posted strong numbers only to watch its stock… Continue reading Nvidia earnings history reveals a pattern investors may be overlooking

European shares edged lower on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over inflation risks linked to the ongoing war, while markets closely monitored negotiations between the United States and Iran. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 slipped 0.2% to 610.37 points as of 0701 GMT. Regional markets also traded lower, with Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40… Continue reading European markets fall as investors assess inflation and geopolitical risks

The effort to launch Truth Social-branded cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds has come to an abrupt stop after Yorkville America Digital, LLC, which was the sponsor of the ETFs application, wrote to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requesting the withdrawal of the application. Yorkville America Digital indicated that the decision was linked to a broader… Continue reading Truth Social crypto ETF plans collapse as Yorkville pulls SEC filings

HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery said on Wednesday that artificial intelligence would both eliminate and create jobs across the financial industry, as the bank moves to retrain employees to adapt to the technology-driven shift. Speaking at an investor day event, Elhedery said staff must embrace AI-led transformation rather than resist it, adding that the bank… Continue reading HSBC retraining workforce as AI reshapes financial industry jobs

China confirmed it will buy 200 Boeing jets following the Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, marking the US planemaker’s biggest breakthrough in the Chinese market in nearly a decade. Beijing’s Commerce Ministry confirmed on May 20 that China plans to buy 200 Boeing aircraft, including GE Aerospace-powered jets and related parts. For Boeing, it is the… Continue reading China confirms Boeing order: is the BA dip a buy opportunity?